I Asked Google’s AI: ‘What Is the Best Mix of a TSP Portfolio for a Retired Person’
What allocation does Google’s AI recommend for federal employees investing in the TSP? The answer is a distilled product of the Internet.
Author: Francis Xavier (FX) Bergmeister
A New TSP Quilt Chart and What 2025’s Returns Teach Federal Employees
TSP fund performance shifted from 2024 to 2025, with diversification and the I Fund’s changes rewarding balanced investors while concentration lagged.
Major Changes to Charitable Giving Tax Rules Begin in 2026
Starting 2026, new charitable tax rules add non-itemizer deductions, AGI floors, and 35% caps, making careful planning essential for maximizing benefits.
Planning to Work Part-Time After Federal Retirement?
Federal retirees who plan to work part-time after retirement should be aware of the potential impacts to their federal retirement benefits.
Advantages of Writing Checks to Make QCD Distributions
Writing checks directly from an IRA to make QCDs can be a simple, efficient, and tax-advantaged way to donate funds during retirement.
What to Do When Your Doctor Does Not Take Medicare
Although most physicians participate in Medicare, some do not. Here is how the process works.
Navigating Roth Conversions Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The OBBBA extends lower tax rates, easing Roth conversions. These are some important considerations for federal employees.
Health Examinations Can Save Your Life
A retirement seminar tip led to a life-saving discovery during a routine dental visit. Learn how simple medical check-ups can have a huge impact.
Manage Your Flexible Spending Account Funds Before They Are Forfeited
Your FSA funds are valuable. Don’t let them go to waste.
Could Your Federal Employer Health Benefit Plan Be a Source of Tax Revenue to Shore Up Social Security?
Taxing employer sponsored insurance plans may be a stealthy way to increase the taxable wage base used by Social Security.
